The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

the heat rise on both sides of her

Most likely because

her who initiated. She didn't

her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless still progress, and Amanda

to this, and her heart

But...

her other hand touched her cheek, she

was just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

across Ryan's screen as his fingers

what the tabs exhibited given how quickly they arrived and disappeared. Unexpectedly, it seemed like he could see them

in front of him, Ryan's hand paused. Then,

to be an external generator that is powering up the system. If I disable the system, the

head to stare at one of

be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system. You must act quickly since the only

[No problem]

voice echoed inside

It belonged to Ava.

back at you in ten minutes. We should be able to finish the mission

"Got it."

communication shut off

took a pen from the side of

this, we should be able to meet our

had to perform tasks from time to time. They were required

an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status,

that came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came with

the moment, it was Hein and

we can

the pen on the table and

then blankly stared at

job sure

and role, Ryan tried his best to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was

his role that he understood just how

think

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought of

time had passed,

maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would

such

Ding—!

Ryan received a message. It was from

going to another planet in

couple of times as heavy silence fell upon the

tried to calm down, but when he saw the words 'another planet'

memories he wanted to forget with all of his might. Unknowingly, his foot started to shake in a nervous

'Calm down Ryan.'

for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could feel his

"Huff…huff…"

brought his fingers to

[Okay.]

message. One that only contained a single word. And one that took all of

seat once he sent the

his hands on

I need to

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared

eyes while breathing in the

'Here I am.'

I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet so unfamiliar at the

put how I was feeling into words,

felt like it was eating away at the

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